TBD Devastator In Action

After nine weeks’ research at the National Archives we found many revisions to this aircraft’s history, including:- Development- Engine installation- Fixed armament- That « kidney-shaped » lump on the right side of the forward fuselage- Canopy design- Hydraulics – Armor- Formation lights- Assistant pilot’s flexible machine gun- Norden bomb sight installation- Gunner’s installation- Radio revisions- Both approach light configurations- Mark XLII bomb racks- Wing folds- Floatation gear- Main gear strut revisions- Production deliveries- Paint schemes- Squadron histories- Wartime record Additionally, the photos have been copied at very high resolution, and they’re printed large, generally one to a page – you can see all the details.

RED BALL IN THE SKY. Charles F Blair. First Print 1969. Random House Hardback

RED BALL IN THE SKY. Charles F Blair. First Print 1969. Random House Hardback. Condition of the book is « Good ». Dust Jacket is in rough shape. Invocation letter found in book. authorship or origin of letter unknown. I am making no claims about the letter. Wanted to keep the two pieces together because they were found together. Shipped with USPS Media Mail.

Vintage Aviation Coffee Table Book JANE’S ENCYCLOPEDIA OF AVIATION 960 Pages

The vintage aviation coffee table book « Jane’s Encyclopedia of Aviation » contains 960 pages filled with historical and military aviation information. Published in 1989 by Portland House, this illustrated hardcover book is a comprehensive reference for aviation enthusiasts. With a focus on aviation history, the book features a collection of articles by various authors and is illustrated throughout. This vintage classic is a valuable addition to any library, weighing 8 lbs and measuring 9 x 12 x 3 inches.